Online Education in the News (April 21-27, 2008)

Online Degrees Increasing In Popularity According to the American Educational Guidance Center
The demand for online learning opportunities is growing by leaps and bounds as thousands of degree-seeking students flock to Internet-based classrooms and lecture halls. As evidence of this growing trend, the American Educational Guidance Center, a leading provider of information about online degrees, reports seeing remarkable growth in the number of visitors its Web site receives on a monthly basis. — PR Web

Adult workers have a lot to learn online
Societies that are serious about raising their standard of living should focus on enhancing the productivity of parents rather than boosting teenage test scores. Ageing populations of Europe, China and North America increasingly enjoy long and healthy lives. Yet as they grow older, wealth creation depends on the ability to acquire and convert information, skills and technologies into new value. — Ninemsn, Australia

Radio, ‘older’ tech remain relevant in ICT for education
Unless universal broadband Internet access becomes available to all Filipinos, traditional technologies such as radio will remain a relevant tool in the delivery of education in remote areas in the country. This was the finding of a foundation helping local communities harness information and communications technology for education and learning. — Inquirer.net, Philippines

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